SOC Verification and Methodology Engineer

Job Title

SOC Verification and Methodology Engineer

Role Summary

Work on SoC verification for premium smartphone and related SoC products, developing verification methodology, infrastructure, and test plans to validate complex IP blocks and system-level integration. This role sits within Qualcomm's SoC hardware organization and collaborates with architects, designers, and pre/post-silicon teams worldwide.

Experience Level

Senior-level role. Candidates are expected to have substantial ASIC design verification experience; senior hires typically bring 10+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities focus on planning, implementing, and executing verification activities and improving verification efficiency.

• Develop detailed verification plans and define verification scope from design specifications.
• Build and maintain verification infrastructure and testbenches.
• Implement and run verification test cases; debug complex functional issues.
• Create and analyze SystemVerilog assertions and coverage (code, toggle, functional).
• Collaborate with architects, RTL designers, and pre/post-silicon teams to resolve issues.
• Introduce and evaluate new verification tools, methodologies, and automation to improve quality and efficiency.
• Follow verification standards and best practices across projects.

Requirements

Core technical skills and domain experience required; listed as must-have vs. nice-to-have.

• Must-have:
  • Significant ASIC/SoC design verification experience with full verification lifecycle (test planning through tapeout) for large hardware designs.
  • Strong SystemVerilog and UVM expertise; experience with assertion and coverage-driven verification.
  • Proven debug skills and ability to resolve complex functional issues.
  • Experience developing verification infrastructure and testbenches; familiarity with verification tools and automation.
  • Effective written and verbal communication for cross-functional collaboration.
• Nice-to-have:
  • Knowledge of SoC/CPU (ARM), DSP, AMBA, DDR, GPU, and multimedia subsystems.
  • Experience with heterogeneous multi-die systems and D2D interfaces (e.g., UCIe, CXL).
  • Pre-silicon emulation platform experience and formal verification exposure.
  • Scripting skills (Perl, Python) and experience with assertion convergence or formal tools.
  • Familiarity with power design and power-aware verification considerations.

Education Requirements

Qualifications reference Bachelor's, Master’s, or PhD in Science, Engineering, or related fields; equivalent practical experience accepted. The posting lists degree-plus-experience alternatives (e.g., Bachelor's + ~6+ years, Master’s + ~5+ years, PhD + ~4+ years) and also indicates senior candidates commonly have 10+ years of design verification experience.

About the Company

Company: Qualcomm

Headquarters: San Diego, California, United States

Qualcomm is a global leader in semiconductor and telecommunications equipment, specializing in mobile technologies and innovations. Known for its Adreno GPUs, the company provides solutions enabling advancements in mobile gaming, AI, VR/AR, and autonomous driving. Qualcomm's cutting-edge technology and commitment to high-performance, power-efficient designs drive the evolution of mobile graphics and connectivity worldwide.